Study Notes - Blog Posts

İnsanız. Kendi memleketimizden uzakta çetin bir imtihan veriyoruz. Mü'minler "işittik ve iman ettik" derler. Gerisi rıza kapısı..

Musiki için: Benim Adım Dertli Dolap

Böylelikle ilk Türkçe yazımızı da paylaşmış olalım.

{Ladin}

From coding to neurobiology and from neurobiology to coding.. In between, running to laboratories and projects… I wish my dopamine level could cope with the academia challenges :))

For music: Ormanın Sesi

{Ladin}

Some dark vibes...

But I like it like that!

Plus, the light on the page and darkness surrounds you is the best focusing condition, at least for me.

{Çınar}

Reading article is fun!

This term we conducted an experiment about color and memory and I was the literature reviewer girl in the group just because I love reading and annotating articles (the flavor of my favorite coffe shop makes everything better). Each group member also found participants which was quite fun and conducted the experiment.

{Çınar}

This was from my first psychology exam studying.

The date: March 2020

The time things were about to change :')

{Çınar}

Before starting this blog, I talked to my friend that we would share the working environment without worrying about aesthetics. So sorry for the mess :)) Although I am not a person who can not study in a messy environment in general, sometimes it can be better.

Never be a "never can" person. Fighting!!

For music: Drama Köprüsü

{Ladin}

Statistics, my last final... I newly finished a devastating term :') Now I feel more alive lol

{Çınar}

Did I say that I {Çınar} have a minor from studies in administration?

It's from a studying session for the final exam of one of my administration class.

just before the psychopathology final study sessions started...

The exam was relatively good by the way.

{Çınar}

-Information about this blog-

Hi everyone, we hope you have a great day!

We created this blog as a studyblr to motivate ourselves now and later, and to be able to look back in the future about what paths we overcome.

"We" are two friends, both psychology students and we use pseudonyms as: one of us is "Ladin" (spruce tree) and the other is "Çınar" (plane tree) and we share posts under these names.

The language of the posts are English and Turkish.

We wish you productive days!

-Blog hakkında bilgiler-

Herkese merhabalar, umarız güzel bir gün geçiriyorsunuzdur!

Bu blogu studyblr olarak, kendimizi şu an ve daha sonrası için motive etme amaçlı, ve de ileride geriye dönüp baktığımızda hangi yolların üstesinden geldiğimizi görebilmek amacıyla kurduk.

"Biz" iki arkadaşız ve ikimiz de psikoloji öğrencileriyiz. Takma adlar kullanıyoruz, birimiz "Ladin" diğerimiz "Çınar", ve de bu adlar altında paylaşım yapıyoruz.

Paylaşımların dili İngilizce ve Türkçe'dir.

Verimli günler dileriz!

a little coffee so I don't fall asleep in class, midterms are coming up, how terrifying.

My zoology class was entertaining, although I have to read a lot to get a good grade on the midterm exam next week. The professor already told us how he'll take the exams, so that makes me feel a little more at ease.

It was a rainy day... I love days like this. I only had a 50 minute class but I stayed a little longer finishing my pending tasks... I returned home and now I'm moving forward, I hope to finish everything on time.

I have a little math test tomorrow, it will only be two questions.

I have to finish my lab reports.

I started university a few weeks ago, it was a great experience. I am adapting to this change. Next week the practical exams for all the courses begin. I feel terrified and at the same time I have a strange feeling.

32/100 days of productivity: My schedule changed a lot this week and this is even worse next week. I feel completely out of my routine. There is so much things to know in this course that I decided to use a 4A paper than my usual A5 Bristol paper.

Hi, I from France. I study in CPGE, kind of a science class before engineering school. I love watching studyblr and bullet journal posts, and lately I wanted to make my own. I'm not really good at pretty notes, organised desk and perfect writing even if I love seeing those posts. I'm aware that there are already a lot of studyblr but I study quite a lot and I think studyblr community can be a good motivation for me. Also it's been more than a year that I'm using a bullet journal even if mine is quite simple but still helpful.

how to take better notes during fast-paced lectures

taking better notes during fast-paced lectures can be challenging, but here are some tips to help you keep up:

abbreviations and symbols: create a personal shorthand system. for example, use “w/” for “with,” “b/c” for “because,” and arrows (→) to show relationships. this can significantly speed up your note-taking.

focus on main ideas: listen for key points and concepts rather than trying to transcribe everything. lecturers often emphasize important information through repetition, changes in tone, or visual aids. pay attention to these cues.

structured methods:

cornell method: divide your page into three sections: a narrow left column for cues, a wider right column for notes, and a bottom section for a summary. during the lecture, jot down main points in the right column. after the lecture, add cues and a summary.

outline method: use headings and subheadings to organize information hierarchically. this helps in understanding the relationship between topics.

mind mapping: create a visual representation of the lecture content. start with a central idea and branch out with related concepts. this method is particularly useful for visual learners.

leave space: if you miss something, leave a gap and move on. you can fill in the details later, either from the textbook, recordings, or discussions with classmates.

record the lecture: if your lecturer allows it, recording can be a lifesaver. you can listen to the lecture again to fill in any gaps in your notes. just make sure to review the recording soon after the lecture while the material is still fresh in your mind.

review and revise: go over your notes as soon as possible after the lecture. this helps reinforce the material and allows you to clarify any points you didn’t fully understand. consider rewriting or typing up your notes to organize them better.

active listening: engage with the lecture by asking questions and participating in discussions. this not only helps you understand the material better but also makes it easier to remember.

use technology: apps like evernote, onenote, or notability can help you organize and search your notes efficiently. some apps even allow you to record audio and sync it with your notes.

do you have any specific challenges with note-taking? let me know in the comments.

❤️ nene

image source: pinterest

Good afternoon! Back with some pink notes 🩷 these are my absolute essentials for notes!!

Kokuyo campus notebook in B5, Kacogreen pens & unipin fine liner for titles :)

A pretty pink glance at my Thursday morning featuring my notes and an excerpt I picked from a beautiful memoir I finished 🤍

Hope everyone has a beautiful day <3

STUDY TIPS (note to self):

Sometimes, messy notes work better. Spending years on studyblr and studytwt cemented the idea in my mind that my notes have to be picture-worthy with perfect handwriting and an aesthetically-pleasing color-coding system ALL THE TIME. And while I acknowledge that this works well for others, it simply doesn't for me.

My brain works really quickly when it's trying to understand a topic. So quickly that I often have multiple ideas at a time, and with the addition of my professor's inputs or my classmates' inputs, I really needed to speed up in taking down notes. This meant that my handwriting gets REALLY messy, to the point that only I can decipher it. But the extra time that my messy handwriting buys me (compared to the painstakingly slow neat handwriting) allows me to process the info, jot down the essential points, MAKE IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE IDEAS, doodle maps and symbols, and so on.

But what really helped my note taking process is having my own set of notes from the readings in advance (yes I know this isn't groundbreaking at all but for me IT IS). The night before, I wrote down notes + questions and clarifications that I wanted to address during the class. Then, during the class itself, I added my professor's inputs/classmates' inputs in the remaining spaces of my notes near each topic. This left me with pages that are filled with information both from the readings and the class discussion.

Jotting down notes from the discussion also helped greatly with retention. Since the information from the readings are still fresh in my mind, I was able to easily link the related ideas with the inputs from class. As a result, I remembered and understood stuff better.

Again, not groundbreaking stuff. But see, I've been on studyblr since junior high school (I am now a 4th year college student so that's like, a decade ago). I've been on studytwt since my 2nd year in college. Everywhere I look, I see photos of neat handwriting, color-coded notes, and overall aesthetically-pleasing study set-ups. For years, I tried so hard to do all these but I could never maintain them. I got so caught up with making things pretty that I barely remembered anything at all.

My brain is inherently messy. I always worked better on a chaotic desk, with multiple notebooks open for my notes and doodling/free space for writing down. My handwriting is messy when I write quick. My brain operated by firing multiple connected ideas at once. Neat and tidy don't work when I'm still trying to process or iron out my thoughts. Neat and tidy only works later during exam season, when I'm revising my notes so I can see shit better.

Anyway, this is just what works for me.

tl;dr: write notes in advance based on the class readings but leave space for more jotting down so that you can squeeze in info from the class discussion. Messy handwriting sometimes works better when you're still processing stuf. There's plenty of time to make them pretty later on during revision. Also, neat and pretty doesn't work for everyone (don't let studyblr and studytwt fool you).

these are my fav notes i ever made and they're on VERGE OF RUIN (⁠╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠)

early morning geography study session<⁠(⁠￣⁠︶⁠￣⁠)⁠>

why did i think taking entrepreneurship as a subject in CBSE would be a good idea

these notes are the only way i can motivate myself smh

Just study from without hesitate

Productivity days (3)🌙

I had a Presentation at university at 10.00a.m, i was successfully! (what a shame) 😇

Then today (20 November )my friends did celebrate and took a cake for my birthday when its did to be my birthday in November 16th , no one suprised to me. But they celebrated a words actually!

Anyway, im studying still to my national exam (yds) and im reading english book with general English because yds exam is grammar exam!

Productivity day 2 🌸

A long time after , i'm here!

For long time , i have been studying for (yds - in turkey , a english test exam around turkey for job) exam..

This exam is so harder like c1 level, in turkey why like this I dont know anyway.

Already i had been studying "general english" for 4 months but i decided this exam to enter for my future!

For i studying English since 4 months i know 60% English language reasons (thank god)

I can handle everything myself , ım believing!

• XG-woke up

• Read - Das Gesetz Der Resonaz

Productivity started with today (1)🤍

For learn a new language then you can listen to podcasts so i did so too🤞🏻

I'm originally from turkey but I'm learning English for using and Bulgarian language (because of my mom is Bulgarian)

Im reading book like a nowel for my improve, like i will improve myself..

Also im a graphic design student and i dont take a photo about that what im doing at school so much..

And please don't force too much yourself to study about bla bla (you know) you should get outside and take a breath🤞🏻

Day 7🤌🏼

23.10.24

We sat at Starbucks with my friends about 1.5 hours and we talked about something!

I exhausted today because there were a lot of traffic (my bus didn't come about 30 minutes like)again ahh this Istanbul why like this??

When i came to home , i did want to get a relax. But my judgment doesn't lets me to get relax because i have to do something like study english..

I did afraid actually but my eyes so hurt

Anyway what i did today?

My class was about project management so we were talking about what we to do ?

Of course I found to do , i will do a story book with ai for kids about animals , i will sent it to there i wish!

How to Improve Yourself✨🤍

Self-improvement starts with setting clear, achievable goals. Break down big objectives into smaller tasks to make progress manageable. Consistency is key—establish daily habits that align with your goals and stick to them.

Lifelong learning is another important aspect. Take advantage of resources like books, podcasts, and online courses to expand your knowledge. Learning something new every day helps keep your mind active and adaptable.

Surround yourself with positive, supportive people who challenge and inspire you. A healthy environment encourages personal growth and keeps you motivated. Lastly, practice self-reflection regularly to identify areas for improvement and stay aligned with your goals.

By focusing on these steps, you’ll steadily build a better version of yourself.

Day 6🌙

21.10.24

I have been so tired today because my school is started 9.00 a.m and i finished 17.00 p.m (i was eat my brain actually or should i say "almost")

Also it has a lot of traffic in my town so istanbul

My 3 classes was about graphic design so i have been reading graphic designer . If have you a questions then you ask me!

I didn't study English because i exhausted today ❌ ah im sorry for myself buttt i will study tomorrow definitely!!

So guys i have a question what can i do if i dont study english??

Plss thanks🤍